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MF56 VBY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,663 mi
Last recorded180,663 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 180,663 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 180,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 164,563 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 164,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen reflector peeled off housing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn though on corner

exhaust center and rear box outer skin corroding and peeling

offside front seat belt fraying

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2018 148,368 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 148,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator missing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached catching anti-roll bar on lock to lock (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,843 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 136,831 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside headlamp has no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed offside front seat belt stitching starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Rear both rear bump stops splitting

Rear both rear flex's outer cover starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,483 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 128,482 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,445 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,396 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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MF56 VBY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF56 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF56 VBY registered?

MF56 VBY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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